Quranic Connotations of "Ardhal al-Umur" (The Feeblest Age of Man)

Abstract

It is God Almighty’s way that man goes through multiple stages of his life from the time he is created in his mother’s womb, where he goes through varying conditions between weakness and strength until he reaches old age after youth. Examining the features of the most decrepit stage of life in the Quranic verses makes the reader pause to contemplate the greatness of the words of the Almighty (may He be glorified and exalted) Mentioning these changes, which science has only recently discovered, serves to demonstrate that this Quran is indeed the word of God Almighty, revealed to the best of His creation. Upon examining and analyzing the Quranic verses related to this period, we find that the Holy Quran has clearly outlined the characteristics and changes that occur in humankind, encompassing all the transformations a person undergoes throughout the stages of their life. It addresses this in detail, including the rights a person enjoys upon reaching this stage. A person should not be deceived by the knowledge, physical strength, or intellect that God has bestowed upon them, nor by any other worldly temptations that might lead to arrogance. The gradual progression through the human life cycle is simply God's way with His creation.